10 September 2026 Indicative view from Stanley Hill Dunkeld, Birnam and District Community Development Trust is seeking to develop an Artisan Village in Dunkeld, with five workshops for local makers and creatives, as well as a community workshop space. Our vision for this space is to make creative businesses Visible, Viable and Valuable in Dunkeld & Birnam. The proposed site is derelict garages and unloved land near the North Car Park in Dunkeld. Community Asset Transfer is a

8 September 2026 Brinam Park from the south east The architects have made excellent progress on the Birnam Park Feasibity Study. The Trustees aim to have the document released for publication in November. The document will be comprehensive, with appendices detailing business models, costings, community events and meetings.

5 September 2026 Dunkeld and Birnam District Community Development Trust is inviting applications to the role of Trust Development Officer. 22 hours per week | £21 per hour | Self-employed contract The Role We are looking for a Development Officer to support the Board and partner groups to take this work forward. This role provides practical and organisational support to the Trust, helping to progress projects, work effectively with partners, communicate clearly with the comm

The film Power Station was introduced by Dunkeld and Birnam Community Energy Group 31 August 2026 Dunkeld and Birnam Community Energy Group in collaboration with Dunkeld and Birnam Film Club, screened the file Power Station last night. It follows the inspirational story of a local community taking control of their energy future. Thank-you to everyone who came along.

10 August 2026 We are delighted to see our community's PH8 Local Place Plan 2025 has now been listed on Perth and Kinross Council's register. The work involved many hours from the steering group volunteers. It presents the views of the community arising from consultations held throughout 2025. Thank-you to all those who contributed and the creation of the report.

Our Development Officer, Mel has made the difficult decision to leave the role of Development Office for personal reasons. The Trustees are very grateful for Mel’s hard work over the past six months, during what has been a very busy time for the Trust. Thank-you Mel and best wishes for the future.

The Community Green Energy group, operating under the Development Trust, has secured funding to develop a renewable energy and energy efficiency project in Dunkeld and Birnam from the SSE Griffin and Calliachar Community Benefit Fund. A part-time Community Engagement Officer will support the community led efforts. We hope to have someone in post by autumn but are keen to expand the current Steering Group and to enlist folk who are willing to support the engagement process. Th

18 June 2026 Fraser Livingstone Architects have provided us with an emerging idea for community housing. This is your chance to comment on their proposal. The details are on our Community Led Housing page along with the presentation boards content. If you have a question, see if it is already answered in the Frequently Asked Questions. Online Questionnaire - now closed Fill in and complete entirely online. Printable Questionnaire For reference - now closed Please note that

Thank you to everyone who attended our community consultation event on 3 June at Birnam Arts. We greatly appreciated the time you took to engage with the proposals and share your views. We are currently reviewing and collating the feedback received during the event, and this input will help inform the next stages of the project. For those who were unable to attend, or for anyone who would like to revisit the information, the materials presented at the event can be viewed usin

4 June 2026 Drawing indicating one of many emerging ideas provided in the display board material. At the turn of the year, the Trust received funding to commission a feasibility study for community led, affordable housing at Birnam Park. On Wednesday 3 June we had our second presentation from Fraser Livingstone Architects, along with an overview of what Community Led Housing is (and is not), from John Forbes of the Communities Housing Trust. Our architects showcased a range o

Birnam Park The Birnam Park Housing Feasibility Study FAQs are now available. These detailed answers are recommended reading if you are planning to attend the Emerging Ideas event on Wednesday 3 June.

22 May 2026 Wednesday 3 June Birnam Arts Drop-in - Anytime between 4.30pm-8.30pm Short presentation - 5pm or 7pm All welcome View display materials and chat with the team working on the study and representatives from the Trust. The short, optional presentation will run at 5.00pm and again at 7.00pm to set the context and outline findings and ideas so far. We are keen to hear what you think about emerging ideas for affordable homes and other possible community uses on the site

7 May 2026 Birnam Park Community Consultation A PDF version of the presentation given by Fraser Livingstone Architects is now available - see Community Led Housing.

4 May 2024 Image courtesy of Birnam Arts Beatrix Potter Trail Project The Trust would like to share details of an upcoming public information session about the Beatrix Potter Garden Trail, which is due to open in early summer. Wednesday 13 May 6 - 7pm Upstairs meeting room at Birnam Arts The session will provide an opportunity to hear more about the plans for the trail ahead of its launch in June. Speakers include: Julia Harriman, Project Manager Kevin Bazley, Birnam Arts

29 April 2026 Birnam Park looking upstream (approximately North). Photo by Guthrie Aerial Photography Thank-you to all who attended the event Wednesday 29 April at Birnam Arts. We had an attendance of over 30 people across two sessions. Robin, from Fraser Livingstone Architects gave a presentation on feasibility of the site. Attendees were invited to fill in a short questionnaire after the presentation. If you took away a questionnaire, they can be returned at Birnam Arts or

20 April 2026 Fence protects walkers from the hidden overhanging part of the riverbank. The old section of path is now covered with transplanted woodrush. The old path edge was at undercut. The Paths and Nature Group were out this afternoon to follow up on the excellent work by PKC Ranger, Innes. A fence was installed by Innes at short notice to protect walkers and their pets. Part of the Tay riverbank had collapsed when a beech tree was toppled by the wind. This caused a hid

Birnam Arts Wednesday 29 April 1530-1700 and 1800-1930 Come and find out more and share your views on a feasibility study for a potential small-scale, community-led housing development and other possible community uses. The area being looked at currently is Birnam Park (sometimes known locally as "the carrot field"). Come along to Birnam Arts on Wednesday 29 April to find out more - meet representatives from the Trust and the team helping us. There is a choice of two identica

Friday 27 March 2026 We have a long way to go to keys in a door, but a significant first step has been achieved. We are looking for community representatives to join a new steering group. This steering group will guide the work of the consultants we have recently appointed to carry out an initial feasibility study for low density, community-led homes at Birnam Park. We have already invited engagement from residents adjacent to the site. We are keen for this work to be shaped